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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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